Periods

Wellness

Your Tampon Is Drowning In Data. This Company Wants To Study It.

NextGen Jane is analyzing used tampons to develop new diagnostic tools and treatments for diseases like endometriosis.

By Katie Camero
Wellness

The Women Who Refuse To Give Up Their Thinx

“My body’s already kind of f*cked up for a young person.”

By Jenny Singer
Fitness

The Case For Following A Menstrual Cycle Workout Plan

There's a legit reason why you hate running right before your period.

By Emma McGowan and Carolyn Steber
Health

Young People Are Still Experiencing Period Poverty In UK Schools

The Department of Education's free period product scheme ends in July 2022.

By Sophie McEvoy
Streaming

Everything To Know About The 'Turning Red' Controversy

The Pixar cast responded to the hurtful criticism.

By Radhika Menon
Life

The World’s First Vagina Museum is *Finally* Reopening

The first of many, we hope.

By Vivian Iroanya
Health

8 Surprising Things That Could Be Contributing To Your Period Pain

Plus, when to talk to your doctor about it.

By Claire Fox
Fashion

Adidas Has Released “Period-Proof” Workout Leggings That Prevent Leaks

To help improve sports participation worldwide.

By Alice Broster
Fashion

Primark Is Selling Period Pants For Under £7

Plus eight other brands to buy in the UK now.

By Alice Broster
Health

The UK Supermarkets & Stores Offering Free Period Products

Plus, other period poverty initiatives supported by high street shops.

By Niellah Arboine and Alice Broster
Health

The Real Reason You Get Period Cramp In Your Thighs Is Actually Kinda Fascinating

Understanding the pain is key to making change.

By Orla Pentelow
Health

7 Tips For Cramps So Bad They Wake You Up

Here’s how to get rid of period pain at night.

By Orla Pentelow
Health

What An OB-GYN Wants You To Know If Your Period Is Weird Post-Vaccine

“I had the worst cramps of my existence.”

By Jennifer Gerson
Wellness

A New Text Hotline Will Answer All Your Q’s About Menstrual Cups

Because you know you’ve been dying to ask.

By JR Thorpe
Health

OB-GYNs Explain What A Decidual Cast Is

Today in “things I didn’t know my body could do.”

By JR Thorpe
Health

8 Reasons Why Your Vagina May Hurt During Your Period

Plus, what to do about it.

By Suzannah Weiss and Kaitlyn Wylde